Allied Health
The Allied Health Department at the College of Rural and Community Development offers a wide variety of education and training for careers in the fast growing health care industry. Some programs can be completed in one semester, allowing students to gain employment in entry level positions. Other programs will take two or more years and will provide the student with the credentials to move into higher-paying careers in health care. All of our programs include both classroom learning and hands-on experience to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Many programs include a practicum experience in a medical office, dental office, laboratory or hospital. Program faculty work closely with their students to match their career goals to education pathways.
Allied Health Program Areas
Students in the Allied Health program can choose from a number of specialized program areas. Students who complete an occupational endorsement or certificate can go on to complete their AAS degree and eventually pursue a Bachelor's degree.
- Dental Assistant (Cert, AAS)
- Dental Hygiene (AAS)
- Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Academy
- Healthcare Reimbursement (Cert)
- Medical Assistant (Cert, AAS)
- Medical/Dental Receptionist (Cert)
- Nursing, Registered (AAS with UAA School of Nursing)
- HLTH F111 Personal Care Attendant (Training for 4 credits)
- Phlebotomy (Training)
- Training information - posted 5/5/2011
- Pre-Nursing (Cert)
- Radiologic Technology (AAS with UAA)
Occupational Endorsements
Contacts
Christa Bartlett, CMA (AAMA), CPC
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator
Healthcare Reimbursement program head for CTC
CTC
417C 604 Barnette St.
PO Box 758040 Fairbanks, AK 99775-8040
Phone: 907-455-2887
Fax: 907-455-2865
Email: clbartlett@alaska.edu
Jenifer Filotei
Assistant Professor
Coordinator
Dental Assistant Program head
CTC
Room 434 604 Barnette St.
PO Box 758040 Fairbanks, AK 99775-8040
Phone: 907-455-2891
Fax: 907-455-2865
Email: jafilotei@alaska.edu
Vaughan Hoefler
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Dental Hygiene Program
CTC
Room 435 604 Barnette St. Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-455-2834
Email: vhoefle1@alaska.edu
Shirley LaForge
Associate Professor, Nursing
CTC
Room 432 604 Barnette St. Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-455-2893
Fax: 907-455-2865
Email: slaforge@alaska.edu
Shawn Russell
Assistant Profess of Allied Health
Department Co-Chair
Healthcare Reimbursement program head for KUC
Kuskokwim Campus
PO Box 2391 Soldotna, AK 99669-2391
Phone: 907-260-9525
Fax: 907-260-3762
Email: smrussell@alaska.edu
Cathleen Winfree
Assistant Professor
Department Chair
Coordinator, Certified Nurse Assistant Program
CTC
Room 417A 604 Barnette St. Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-455-2876
Fax: 907-455-2865
Email: cmwinfree@alaska.edu
Sherry Wolf
Term Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting
CTC
604 Barnette St. Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-455-2875
Fax: 907-455-2865
Email: swilkin6@alaska.edu